A mother tells the nurse that she is very worried because her 2-year old child does not finish his meals. What should the nurse advise the mother? A. make the child seat with the family in the dining room until he finishes his meal B. provide a quiet environment for the child before… Read More »
Which of the following applies to the defect emerging from residual peritoneal fluid confined within the lower segment of the processus vaginalis? A. Inguinal hernia B. Incarcerated hernia C. Communicating hydrocele D. Noncommunicating hydrocele Correct Answer: D. Noncommunicating hydrocele With a noncommunicating hydrocele, most commonly seen at… Read More »
Stephen was diagnosed with minimal-change nephrotic syndrome; which of the following signs and symptoms are characteristics of the said disorder? A. Hypertension, edema, hematuria B. Hypertension, edema, proteinuria C. Gross hematuria, fever, proteinuria D. Poor appetite, edema, proteinuria Correct Answer: D. Poor appetite, edema, proteinuria Clinical manifestations… Read More »
Which of the following infants is least probable to develop sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? A. Baby Angela who was premature B. A sibling of Baby Angie who died of SIDS C. Baby Gabriel with prenatal drug exposure D. Baby Gabby who sleeps on his back Correct Answer: D.… Read More »
An inborn error of metabolism that causes premature destruction of RBC? A. G6PD B. Homocystinuria C. Phenylketonuria D. Celiac Disease Correct Answer: A. G6PD Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) is an X-linked recessive hereditary disease characterized by abnormally low levels of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (abbreviated G6PD or G6PDH), a… Read More »
Mr. and Ms. Byers’ child failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours after birth; this may indicate which of the following? A. Celiac disease B. Intussusception C. Hirschsprung’s disease D. Abdominal-wall defect Correct Answer: C. Hirschsprung’s disease Failure to pass meconium within the first 24… Read More »
Patient S is a sexually active adolescent. Which of the following instructions would be included in the preventive teaching plan about urinary tract infections? A. Drinking acidic juices B. Avoiding urinating before intercourse C. Wearing nylon underwear D. Wiping back to front Correct Answer: A. Drinking acidic… Read More »
Archie who weighs 44 lb has been given an order for amoxicillin 500 mg b.i.d. The drug text notes that the daily dose of amoxicillin is 50 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. What dose in milligrams is safest for this child? A. 1000 mg B. 750 mg C. 500 mg D.… Read More »
At the community center, the nurse leads an adolescent health information group, which often expands into other areas of discussion. She knows that these youths are trying to find out “who they are,” and discussion often focuses on which directions they want to take in school and life, as well as peer relationships. According to… Read More »
Steve is diagnosed with celiac disease and experiences celiac crisis secondary to upper respiratory tract infection; which of the following would Nurse Nancy expect to assess? A. Lethargy B. Weight gain C. Respiratory distress D. Watery diarrhea Correct Answer: D. Watery diarrhea Episodes of celiac crises are… Read More »